Lectures & Talks

Poet Jane Hirshfield on 'The Beauty' and 'Ten Windows'
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Jane Hirshfield will visit Kepler's to provide thoughts on her new collection of verse, "The Beauty," and book of essays, "Ten Windows." March 31, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park.

Lectures & Talks

'Focus on Writing' discussion with South Bay Writers
South Bay Writers, a branch of the California Writers Club, will hold a panel discussion led by Colin Seymor on writing, with authors Betty Auchard, Rita Beach and Sherrie Johnson participating. March 31, 7:30 p.m. Free. BookBuyers, 317 Castro St., Mountain View.

Lectures & Talks

Author Scott Sampson on 'How to Raise a Wild Child'
Dr. Scott Sampson, host of the PBS Kids show "Dinosaur Train," will share his recent book "How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature," a guide for parents and teachers. March 31, 7 p.m. Free. Books Inc., 74 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto.

Sports

Mountain View Tennis Club membership special
Mountain View Tennis Club is offering discounted membership rates until the end of March. Mountain View residents new to the club can sign up for a 2015 membership for $10. City residents renewing their membership can get a rate of $20, as well as add a new adult family member for free. All applicants must fill out a membership form online. Through March 31. $10 new member; $20 renewing member. Mountain View Tennis Club, P.O. Box 336, Mountain View.

Family and Kids

Menlo Park family movie series
Organized by City of Menlo Park Community Services Department, this series will include screenings of "Up" (March 30), "Wreck-It Ralph" (March 31) and "Mary Poppins" (April 1). Costumes are encouraged. March 30-April 1, 6-8 p.m. $3. Menlo-Atherton High School, The Center for Performing Arts, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton.

Classes/Workshops

MVLA Adult School Spring Registration
Spring classes at Mountain View Los Altos Adult School have begun; subjects range from figure and portrait drawing to Ikebana, jewelry, watercolor, dance and Zumba. Those interested can register online or over the phone. Classes run from March 23 to June 25. Prices vary. Mountain View Los Altos Adult School, 333 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View.

Classes/Workshops

Foothill College Spring Registration
Registration for spring classes at Foothill College -- through which students can improve current job skills or earn a specialized career certificate or associate degree -- begins on March 6. Classes last from April through June. Contact the school's admissions office for more info. March 6-April 5. $31 per unit for California residents, plus basic fees. Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills.

Exhibits

'Hear This!'
The Palo Alto Art Center will explore the sound of art in an exhibition called "Hear This!" The center will celebrate the new exhibit with a Friday Night at the Art Center event on Jan. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, Jan. 17-April 12, center hours. Free. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto.

Auditions

ECYS new member auditions
El Camino Youth Symphony is accepting audition applications for the 2015-16 season. Director Jindong Cai invites musicians ages 6 to 18 to try out for one of the symphony's ensembles. Auditions will be held in March and early April. More info about the application and audition requirements is on the website. Feb. 5-April 15. El Camino Youth Symphony Association, 4055 Fabian Way, Palo Alto.

Art Galleries

'What Now?'
Gallery 9 in Los Altos offers a show called "What Now?" of oil paintings, as well as a sculpture, by Bay Area artist Steve Curtiss. From 5:30 to 8 p.m., on April 3, there will be an artist reception and a special performance at 7 p.m. with magician Marshall Magoon. March 31-April 25, Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Free. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los Altos.

Art Galleries

'Along Highway 1'
Viewpoints Gallery will have on display "Along Highway 1," watercolor paintings by plein air artist Veronica Gross that are inspired by vistas along the famed highway from Big Sur to the Oregon coast. On Friday, April 3, from 5 to 8 p.m., there will be a reception for the artist. March 31-April 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday only until 3 p.m. Free. Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St., Los Altos.

Family and Kids

Art School of San Francisco Bay classes
The Art School of San Francisco Bay offers art classes for a variety of ages and abilities, beginning at age 2 and continuing up until advanced classes for teens. Visit the website for schedule, prices and registration. Sept. 3-May 29. Free trials available; prices vary. Accent Arts Store, 392 S. California Ave., Palo Alto.

Art Galleries

'Heads and Hands'
The Rotunda Gallery will have on display an exhibit of work by sculptor Dan Woodard, which looks at the positive and negative and serious and comical aspects of the human condition. Monday-Friday, Jan. 21-June 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Rotunda Gallery, 555 County Center, Redwood City.

Volunteers

Greeter and peer counselor recruitment
Neighbors Helping Neighbors is recruiting new peer counselors and greeters to help with its programs and services during Community Outreach events held from April to June and September to November. The organization seeks working or retired professionals, as well those with no experience, who are emotionally stable. The time commitment is about two to four hours per month. Training will be provided. March-August. Free. Location varies, Palo Alto and Mountain View, .

Exhibits

Djerassi Program sculpture tours
The Djerassi Resident Artists Program will offer its popular ART///SKY sculpture tours beginning in March, during which the public can view many of the site-specific sculptures at the facility. Advance registration is required for all tours. See website for specific dates and registration info. March 29-Sept. 3, noon. $50 director's tour; free two-mile tours are available. Djerassi Resident Artists Program, 2325 Bear Gulch Road, Woodside.